A light-hearted look at Matthew Wade’s Australian career and the inspiration it provides those people in the community who suffer a rare condition.
Almanac Cricket: Out-of-the-blue national selections
February 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Recently Siddhartha Vaidyanathan from Cricinfo asked if I would contribute to a piece on out-of-the-blue national selections. I chose Peter ‘Who’ Taylor.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: In search of lost Clifton Hillers
February 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Gigs Gigacz has become part of the furniture at Clifton Hill CC and is helping track down some lost players in time for the 50th anniversary celebrations at the Fitzroy Town Hall on Feb 18. If you know any of thses cricketers please leave a comment here, or contact Gigs, or the club. And book for the event!
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Chuckers, Part Two
February 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
Are you an idiot? Take Phil Hill’s chucking test and find out.
Almanac (Cricket) Satire: ICC backflip in record time
February 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
With tongue firmly in cheek, Punxsutawney Pete considers the revolutionary proposal to give International cricket more context which the ICC have announced as unworkable.
Australia select unknown to replace Matthew Wade in Nu’Zuland
February 3, 2017 by 5 Comments
In continuing their policy to fast track young talent, Australia’s selectors have chosen unknown, Timmy Bieber-Culkin, to replace Matthew Wade in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series currently being played in Nu’Zuland. Wade was ruled out with a back injury yesterday, and Australia’s selectors immediately announced that Bieber-Culkin would be flown over to reinforce the squad. “Timmy [Read more]
Almanac Cricket Books: A photograhic record of the Adelaide Oval
February 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Before the grand old stands of Adelaide Oval were demolished, historian Bernard Whimpress took many photos of the great old ground. They are published in this new book.
The 2017 Whitney Mercilus Cup
February 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Getting a band back together, the songs are flowing; some commentary about sport, mainly footy in all its forms, are some of the things on Earl’s mind as he takes refuge from the heat.
A Sport For All – CA Community Cricket Awards
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Get some national recognition for the outstanding work your club, association, volunteers and administrators do to nurture cricket and make it welcome, inclusive and fun for everyone.
At Last, Some Meat
January 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
The evolution of a correct bowling action in cricket is discussed by Phil Hill as he takes readers through an umpire’s role in implementing a “Doubtful Action Procedure.”
Australia’s National Day
January 27, 2017 by 10 Comments
On the occasion of January 26 and what it now means, Peter Crossing delves into Australia’s sporting history to look for a suitable date for celebrating the nation that exists on this island continent. [Thought-provoking – Ed]
Cricket: saddled with inefficiencies
January 21, 2017 by 9 Comments
Pete Zitterschlager has had a gutful of cricket’s inefficiencies and wastefulness. He’s here to change that.
How to win in India the “Hi-Tech” way
January 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Cricketing tours of India are well known for oppressive conditions and terrible pitches. Not to worry though, Peter Zitterschlager has the solution.
The death and births of ODIs
January 17, 2017 by 23 Comments
As T20 cricket continues to eclipse its 50-over cousin, Crankypete fondly remembers the first birth of ODI cricket.
Blinds Deaf and Clueless. Four things you will never see?
January 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Don’t want to be adjudged out Timed Out, Handling the Ball, Hitting the Ball Twice or Obstructing the Field while batting? Local cricket umpire Phil Hill explains some of these lesser known Laws of Cricket.
Australia’s All-Rounder Obsession: The alternative options
January 13, 2017 by 10 Comments
The number six spot in the Australian Test side has undergone plenty of change. Scana weighs into the debate with a few alternative options for the position.
Cricket in Hell
January 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
P. Pete resurrects an old piece he wrote about cricket, first published in his book Viv Tufnell: the book before the sequel.
Quick quiz: 50 (+ 1) cricket questions to ponder during a drinks break
January 10, 2017 by 6 Comments
It’s Big Issues Time, Summer Edition, with thanks to Sean Curtain. Have a crack.
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